Type4 - Temperature Sensor II Rambling
Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2013 5:57 pm
Interestingly enough, the stock location for Temperature Sensor II may not be the most ideal location for any temperature sensor.
Yesterday, after an hour of driving around, my recorded TSII temperature was 90F. The ambient temperature was 40F. When pulled over, idling at light, or parking lot, the temperature would go to ~110F. As soon as I start driving, it would drop top 90F, dipping all the way to 86F.... Rewind back to summer months, and my TSII recorded temperature was 120F or around 140F idling.
Granted, my sensor is much more responsive than TSII, however, that does not mean much....
What does it mean for the rest of the stock L-Jetronic crowd?
You may be running richer in winter, and leaner in summer. Are you? How is your MPG in summer months versus cold months?
Yesterday, after an hour of driving around, my recorded TSII temperature was 90F. The ambient temperature was 40F. When pulled over, idling at light, or parking lot, the temperature would go to ~110F. As soon as I start driving, it would drop top 90F, dipping all the way to 86F.... Rewind back to summer months, and my TSII recorded temperature was 120F or around 140F idling.
Granted, my sensor is much more responsive than TSII, however, that does not mean much....
What does it mean for the rest of the stock L-Jetronic crowd?
You may be running richer in winter, and leaner in summer. Are you? How is your MPG in summer months versus cold months?